I never get sick. Haven't been in the hospital since I was a child having a tonsillectomy, about 45 years ago. I had never been in an ambulance. Then, Saturday May 20th I wake with an irritated lung. By Tuesday May 23rd paramedics were taking me to the ER with severe vertigo, nausea and dehydration. They sent me home with some prescriptions which I couldn't take due to vertigo and nausea. Thursday 25th the paramedics haul me back to hospital and this time I am admitted. 6 liters of IV juice and 4 days later, I was finally released. Vertigo settled down to a mild intensity and abides still an entire 8 days after it started. I can fix meals and do some chores slowly but I am not able to function as normal. It's indefinite how long the dizziness will linger. The good news is, I lost about 10 pounds in a week. I guess that's about 4 pounds shy of a stone for UK terms. So, I'm on hold for a while it appears.
Set Back / Hospitalized: I never get sick. Haven... - Couch to 5K
Set Back / Hospitalized
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runlikeagirlGraduate
Oh no! That sounds absolutely dreadful! I hope that they get to the bottom of it and you are on the mend soon x
poppypugGraduate
Oh I am so sorry to read this, it sounds absolutely awful !
Sending you lots of best wishes and I really hope you feel better soon.
Take care xxx
IrishprincessGraduate
Sorry to read this Gary, it sounds awful. As you say, you're on hold, but you'll be back running as soon as your body decides. We'll still be here 🙂
RealfoodieclubGraduate
Take care and look after yourself, vertigo is horrible and all consuming. Hugs Rfc x.
AnniemurphGraduate
Sorry to read this, Gary. All the best for a swift recovery.
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